Mel, at four days I think it's unlikely she'll be 'confused' between the nipple and the teat, you guys just need a bit of assistance to get there. Attachment issues are usually resolved with some support from a LC and time (as baby grows, her mouth has an easier time attaching).
Sounds like you have plenty of great advice here, so I wish you all the best!
Mel, as you know I b/f DS with nipple shields. In the early days we had attachment issues and a LC recommended I use NS. They worked for us, and here I am 9.5 months later still using them successfully. They're definitely not for everyone, and I had a few MCHNs tell me that is was possible my supply might dry up around the 3 month mark once the hormone driven milk production stopped.
You've been given plenty of great advice. Definitely see a LC - there are some at the local hospital, and there is one at a parenting centre (Walker House in Newnham). Maybe contact the local child health clinic so they can book you in to see a LC. Then go from there.
For me using NS has been great. They have allowed me to keep breastfeeding without all the hassle and work of expressing (good on all you girls out there who express full time ). Also, perhaps NS will help keep your supply up if expressing doesn't?
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Mel, at four days I think it's unlikely she'll be 'confused' between the nipple and the teat, you guys just need a bit of assistance to get there. Attachment issues are usually resolved with some support from a LC and time (as baby grows, her mouth has an easier time attaching).
). Also, perhaps NS will help keep your supply up if expressing doesn't?
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